Basics Of Diamond Tooling
What is Diamond Tooling?
Diamond tools are cutting tools that have small diamond grains attached to the cutting edges of the tools. Depending on the type of tool and the manufacturer, the diamond grains can be attached in many ways. Because diamonds are so hard, having these grains attached allows the tools to cut and polish much more effectively than they normally can. They are also the primary tools that are used in cutting diamonds because only diamonds can properly cut other diamonds.
What Can Diamond Tooling Cut?
Diamond tooling is good for cutting carbide alloys and non-ferrous metals like aluminum and copper. Among other things, diamond tools should not be used to cut iron, cobalt, nickel, or vanadium. The heat that comes from the tooling process can cause the carbon in the diamond to react poorly with those metals. However, diamond tools are mostly used to cut hard non-metal materials, such as stone, asphalt, and glass. They are a popular tool in the construction industry because of how efficiently they can cut through cement, brick, and tile.
Benefits of Diamond Tooling
Durability
A good diamond tool will have very high durability. Because diamonds are so hard, they take a long time to wear out. This allows fewer tools and bits to be used while working on a project. They are also very good at dispersing heat, which will allow for shorter breaks in-between cuts. This is very helpful in cases when a job has to be finished quickly.
Ease of use
Diamond tools can cut and polish much more quickly and efficiently because of their hardness and strength. Not having to switch out tools and being able to just use the one bit or blade for a job, is sure to decrease the amount of time that it takes to finish the project.
Cost-Effective
The initial investment cost of diamond tooling is considerably more than buying a more common tool, but it is not high enough to make it out of reach for most people. Also, because of how long the tools will last if they are properly cared for, and how much more convenient they are, spending more at the beginning is a very good investment. Because diamond tools excel at these points, it will also lower the cost to process any project that they are used on.
For more information on diamond tooling, contact a manufacturer in your area.
